Which city is known as the capital of socks?

Zhuji City in Zhejiang Province is known as the "International Sock Capital".

The city in my country known as the "International Sock Capital" is Zhuji City, Zhejiang Province. In Datang Street, Zhuji City, Zhejiang Province, 25 billion pairs of socks are produced every year, accounting for more than 70% of the country's output and one-third of the world's. It is a veritable "International Sock Capital".

As a city known as the "International Sock Capital", Zhuji is not only one of the world's largest sock production bases, but also one of the important bases for global sock production and export. The socks industry in Zhuji City has won widespread praise and trust from domestic and foreign customers for its superb technology, excellent quality, complete industrial chain and strong competitiveness.

In addition to its advantages in technology and quality, Zhuji's sock industry can also meet the needs of different customers. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or a fashionista, whether you are a child or an elderly person, you can find socks products that suit you in Zhuji City. This wide applicability and market demand also bring huge business opportunities and potential to Zhuji City’s hosiery industry.

Characteristics of Zhuji City:

1. Geographical location: Zhuji City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang Province and administered by Shaoxing City. It is located in the northeast of central Zhejiang Province and southwest of Shaoxing City. It is the junction area between the hills of southeastern Zhejiang and northwest Zhejiang. It is surrounded by mountains and has a north-facing open channel basin in between. It borders Shengzhou City to the east, Dongyang City, Yiwu City, and Pujiang County to the south, Tonglu County and Fuyang District of Hangzhou City to the west, and Keqiao District and Xiaoshan District of Hangzhou City to the north. The total area is 2311 square kilometers.

2. Population: As of the end of 2022, the permanent population of Zhuji City is 1.2193 million. As of June 2023, Zhuji City has jurisdiction over 5 streets, 17 towns, and 1 township. The municipal government is located at No. 19 East 1st Road, Jiyang Street.

3. History: Zhuji City has a long history and a collection of humanities. It is the hometown of the Yue Kingdom, the hometown of Xi Shi, and the place where King Goujian of Yue worked hard. In the twenty-fifth year of the First Emperor of Qin (222 BC), Zhuji County was established and belonged to Kuaiji County. Zhuji is the birthplace of Yuyue culture.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhuji